… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Totem Pole switch grass is an upright grass of about six feet in height and about two to three feet in width. Foliage is a bluish-green which develops golden seeds heads in the fall. … grasses, Totem Pole is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to clay and shade conditions although it prefers full sun. Because of its versatility it can be …
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… Red Jade crabapple is notable for its weeping habit. Its deep pink buds open into white flowers and are followed by red fruit … are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants …
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… fertilizers, mycorrhiza, and root health. Maximizing growth and maintaining tree health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for repotting; soil will be made and provided for the class. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, …
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… Let the worms do the work. Turn your food residue into a nutrient rich amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do vermiculture (composting with worms) in your own home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding amendment for your soil or anything you may be …
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… New! In this cooking class, learn how to create an oven-based tandoori platter—a mixed grill of fresh vegetables and meats. Featured … recipes include tandoori chicken, amritsari paneer tikka, and tandoori fish. Learn new ideas for incorporating a variety of spices into recipes. Take home tips for making a meal out of any … from the platter. Enjoy a generous sampling of dishes made in class and take some home to share. Shilipi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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… and darker pink eye surrounding the dark fertile disc flowers in the center of the bloom. Bred to not require staking, the dwarfed height and sturdy stems make this a low-maintenance dahlia for the landscape. The leaf edges are filigreed for ornamental interest throughout the growing … season. As with other dahlia, full sun and moisture-retentive, moderately rich soils are key to success. …
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… are covered in small, golden yellow flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the … a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soils to avoid rot during high rainfall periods. This perennial will need to experience the cold of winter before it can initiate flowering. …
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… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron, IL, for its vigorous growth, compact habit, attractive foliage and profuse white blooms. It is also notable for its adaptability to a variety of light and soil conditions. …
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… 'The Netherlands' is actually a blend of three tulips assembled for the Garden by a wholesale bulb company in the Netherlands. The first to bloom has large scarlet blooms with a short stature. The broad wavy leaves are edged in yellow. It is intermixed with a white variety and the last to bloom will be pink. Tulip blends are popular with both vendors and homeowners looking for …
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… Noted for its glossy foliage, ALL THAT GLOWS™ viburnum bears vivid blue berries in the fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
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